Rapicon and Potain

Since we began renting out cranes to the construction industry in 1966, the versatility, reliability and other strengths of Potain's cranes have become very familiar to us. the adaptability of the cranes has allowed us to serve the needs of a whole range of different project types.
The fast, controlled, and consistent performance of their winches offers a significant amount of added value whilst the cranes can be counted on to continue working even under extreme conditions.
The erection and dismantling innovations developed by Potain add further to the speed with which our cranes can be erected, saving time and cost. Just as the capacity capabilities grow more impressive each year, so do the technological advancements: There is a spectrum of computerised information which is now gathered and available to the operator, to provide for better control.

Based on the respect and faith we have gained working with these cranes over the last 48 years, it seemed a natural transition in 2005, for Rapicon to become a dealership for Potain tower cranes.

Buy or rent

The list beside only displays our most popular Potain models. If required, there are a range of smaller and larger cranes that we can offer. Please contact us for more details.

Rental Options

Rapicon's fleet of Potain Tower Cranes consists of a range of models. The newest model cranes tend to offer greater capacity; with newer technologies and advances in mechanical/electrical engineering allowing for more weight to be lifted at a greater height and radius.

Rapicon's operations have had considerable geographic breadth over the years. We've sold and rented cranes in Halifax, Sept-îles, Thunder Bay, Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver, Florida, as well as throughout Quebec and Ontario. whether it be for sales or rental. Rapicon will work with the client, to gauge which crane, or combination of cranes, will work best to suit the client and serve the projects' needs. Rapicon's 48 years of assessment expertise can be counted on to guide the customer through their decision making process.

Erection/installation options

Aside from free standing cranes, there is the option of operating our cranes in a static or railway context.

Potain the company

Founded in 1928 in La Clayette, France, Potain has become the world leader in Tower Cranes.
Over 100,000 Potain cranes have been sold all around the world and are currently being used for major projects such as the renovation of the La Scala opera house in Milan, and the construction of the Namjing Bridge #3 in China, which will become one of the world's longest cable-stayed bridges.
MD3600's will be working on the bridge at heights of up to 656 feet with a maximum lifting capacity of 160 tons.

In 2001, the U.S. based, Manitowoc Comapny Inc., the leading worldwide manufacturer of high-capacity, lattice-boom crawler-cranes, took over Potain SA. Since then, Rapicon has been able to take advantage of Manitowoc's comprehensive crane care service and parts warehouse in North america, which is based out of Shady Grove, Pennsylvania.